Comprehensive Tutorial: Setting Up and Modifying Site Titles in Squarespace

Comprehensive Tutorial: Setting Up and Modifying Site Titles in Squarespace

By Michael Chen

December 2, 2024 at 10:43 PM

Your company's website name plays a crucial role in branding and SEO. Here's how to update and customize it:

Setting the Site Title (Version 7.1)

  1. Click "Edit" in the upper left corner
  2. Hover over the header and select "Edit Site Header"
  3. Click your site title/logo
  4. Click the pencil icon
  5. Enter your site title (max 120 characters)
  6. Click "Save" to continue or "Exit and Save" to finish

Setting the Site Title (Version 7.0)

  1. Open Design panel → Logo and Title
  2. Enter your title in the Website Title field
  3. Add an optional tagline
  4. Save changes

Mobile App Title Changes

  1. Tap More → Design
  2. Select Logo and Title
  3. Edit title
  4. Tap Save

Customizing Title Appearance

Font Changes:

  • Open Site Styles → Fonts
  • Click Assign Styles
  • Select Site Title or Site Title on Mobile
  • Choose style and size
  • Save changes

Position Changes:

  • Modify through site header design settings
  • Options vary by template

Important Notes:

  • Site title always links to homepage
  • Keep text in Site Title field even when using logo
  • Avoid using angle quotes (<>) in titles
  • Title appears in search results based on SEO title format

SEO Title Format Tips:

  • Customize how title appears in browser tabs and search results
  • Add keywords without displaying them on site
  • Remove %s variable or add text for different display options

For search visibility:

  1. Check SEO title format
  2. Submit site to Google Search Console
  3. Request reindexing if needed

Remember to keep the title clear, memorable, and relevant to your brand while considering both user experience and search engine optimization.

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